Title :
Directing optical emission using a Yagi-Uda antenna composed of a finite linear array of gold nanorods
Author :
Kosako, T. ; Hofmann, H.F. ; Kadoya, Y.
Author_Institution :
ADSM Hiroshima Univ., Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
Abstract :
We present the realization of a Yagi-Uda antenna array for the optical frequency regime made of gold nanorods. The results suggest that the optical antenna can be used to direct the emission of light.
Keywords :
Yagi antenna arrays; gold; nanophotonics; Au; Yagi-Uda antenna array; finite linear array; gold nanorod; optical emission; optical frequency; Antenna arrays; Antenna feeds; Gold; Lenses; Linear antenna arrays; Optical arrays; Optical coupling; Optical fiber polarization; Optical polarization; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
